What size ThinkTank retrospective?

nathan549 · Feb 2, 2013

hey guys, i want to carry 1 body, atleast 3 lenses (70-200 2.8, 24-70 2.8, 16-35 2.8 OR 50 1.2), a light meter and a flash (also maybe carry a second body here and there)
I want to know what size bag would best suit i was thinking between the retro 10 or 30 (same size except the 30 is 3 inches wider).

Would all that fit in the retro 10? or am i better off getting the 30?

JOEFLY · Feb 2, 2013

To me that is a lot of weight for a shoulder bag. look at their rollers.

cgipson1 · Feb 2, 2013

Rollers are fine for airports and studio shoots... but if going walkabout, I would want a backpack for that much gear.

bigtwinky · Feb 2, 2013

I agree with the backpack idea, but if you are stuck on the Retro, i'd get the 30 (I have the 30). Packing that much gear will kill your shoulder.
I often had in it 2 bodies (5D2 and 5D3), 70-200, 24-70 and a fisheye or my wide. I had a Blackrapid double strap in the front flap, so I assume you can put your flash there. I think all that gear would be too tight in the Retro 10.

nathan549 · Feb 2, 2013

So you guys think i should get a backpack instead? if i was going the backpack route it was between the streetwalker pro or streetwalker harddrive by think tank.
Which one would be better for my needs?
cheers

Tony S · Feb 3, 2013

Smaller backpack with the body and 70-200 combo in a holster mounted on the front chest straps for quick access. Digital Holster 30 V2.0

I use that camera/lens combo in the larger holster for two reasons. 1. Other combos with shorter lenses will fit in it 2. When I am out hiking or walking around I find I need the longer lens for quicker shots where things may be moving, I can usually take my time to set up wider angle shots. Even when you are traveling securing the holster to the pack exterior still keeps the camera much more handy without exposing the rest of your gear.

Of your pack choices if you are sticking with ThinkTank, for me the Streetwalker Pro would be a better option. I don't want to carry my laptop around when I am out shooting, so the slimmer design of the Pro works for me (I like to carry a few extra things like water and food so I don't have to settle for crap food). But if you are looking for even smaller and using the holster, the SteetWalker would be a good choice.